Overview: D-Man, short for Download Manager, is a PHP/MySQL program which provides a simple and secure way to manage who has access to download your files and which ones. The program comes complete with group options (for users and/or files) and a credits system. A variety of administrative tools make it very easy to operate.

The script is originaly designed for the downloading of programs, but can be used equally well for other downloads, such as PDF files, music, or even reading articles online.

Now Available: Optional plugin for generating license numbers. The License Generator Plugin allows you to generate registration numbers for things like licensed downloads automatically. You can specify the randomization format and even use different formats to indicate different programs, for example. It is also backward compatible, allowing you to update existing users with licenses pertaining to their download authorizations.

Now Available: Optional plugin for auto-processing payments and tying into the credits method of download authorization. The Automatic Payment Processor Plugin is built around the PayPal IPN (Instant Purchase Notification) system and authorize.net's payment gateway, but is designed with the idea of working with any payment processor down the road. This is beta code.

carry forward user authorizations per download, such as for version updates with non-expiring access privileges

option to allow users to create their own account

language files for easy translation (internationalization); currently available in English, British English, Dutch, French, German, and Spanish

Latest Version & Updates: v3.10b1 is the current release. Version updates and online demos of the latest beta will be announced in the support forum. Beta releases are available for download to licensed users. You may view the Version History online.

License: The full end user license is included in the distribution.
The program may not be re-sold or re-distributed under any circumstances. You may have multiple installations of D-Man within a single, distinct web site (separate sites on sub-domains or subdirectories must purchase their own license), but a single license cannot be used on multiple sites.

Hosting: If you do not have access to a web server that meets the program's requirements (PHP and MySQL), AbleDesign offers value-packed PHP/MySQL hosting for as little as $15.95 $10 a month. Please visit the hosting page for details. Annual hosting packages receive free installation of D-Man!

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